subdue
Translation
to subdue, to overcome, to control, to soften
Examples
The police managed to subdue the angry crowd.
The police managed to subdue the angry crowd.
She tried to subdue her excitement.
She tried to subdue her excitement.
He subdued the lighting for a romantic mood.
He subdued the lighting for a romantic mood.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to bring (sb./sth.) under control The police subdued the suspect.
((one's feelings)) to suppress (one's feelings) She tried to subdue her anger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conquer, suppress, control; Antonyms: incite, agitate
Etymology
From Latin 'sub-' (under) + 'dare' (to give), meaning to bring 'under' one's control.
Memory Tips
Think of bringing something 'sub' (under) your power, like pushing it down.